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U.S. intelligence intervened with the DOJ to support the HPE-Juniper merger, citing national security concerns related to China and Huawei, with the aim of strengthening U.S. business competitiveness against Chinese rivals.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's acquisition of Juniper Networks received U.S. Department of Justice approval, boosting HPE's stock and creating a stronger competitor in the data center networking market, though a requirement to sell a license for Juniper's Mist AI platform could pose future challenges.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks was approved by the Department of Justice after a settlement that included divestments and open sourcing of Juniper's AI Ops for Mist, aiming to enhance HPE's position in AI-driven network solutions. Shares of both companies surged following the announcement.
HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks' AI Ops for Mist is subject to strict government conditions, including licensing of the source code to up to two bidders via auction, transfer of 55 Juniper employees, and ongoing oversight to ensure compliance and transition support, with the US government holding final approval rights.
The DOJ approved HPE's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks after a settlement that requires licensing of Juniper's Mist AI software and divestment of HPE's wireless business, paving the way for HPE to challenge Cisco in the AI networking market and offering a new alternative for customers.
Juniper Networks has disclosed and apologized for previously concealed vulnerabilities, following accusations of bending the rules in assigning CVEs. The company has separately disclosed four vulnerabilities reported by a researcher, each with its own distinct CVE, affecting J-Web in Junos OS SRX Series and EX Series. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued an alert urging users to review Juniper's bulletin and apply necessary updates. Juniper's patch schedule and process for assigning CVEs have raised questions, prompting the company to review its approach and apologize to customers for the error in communication.
Juniper Networks has released urgent out-of-band updates to address high-severity flaws in SRX Series and EX Series, including missing authentication and cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, impacting all versions of Junos OS. The vulnerabilities, discovered by cybersecurity firm watchTowr Labs, could allow threat actors to take control of susceptible systems. Users are advised to apply the updates or implement temporary mitigations, as two previously disclosed vulnerabilities have been actively exploited.
Tech stocks, particularly AI-related companies like Nvidia, Juniper Networks, Palo Alto Networks, and Advanced Micro Devices, are driving the S&P 500 index toward a new record high, with double-digit percentage gains in January. Juniper Networks received a $14 billion takeover offer from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, while Nvidia's high valuation hasn't hindered its 15% gain. Palo Alto Networks and Advanced Micro Devices also saw significant gains, reflecting the growing importance of AI and cybersecurity in the market.
Tech layoffs in the Bay Area continue to increase, with companies like Bill.com, Juniper Networks, Spotify, and Amyris announcing plans to cut hundreds of jobs, adding to the industry's early 2024 woes. Bill.com is eliminating 156 jobs in North San Jose, with additional layoffs expected in March, while Juniper Networks is cutting 51 jobs in Sunnyvale, and Spotify USA is slashing 44 positions in San Francisco. Biotech firm Amyris is also cutting 89 jobs in Emeryville. All job cuts are described as permanent, and the companies have stated their intentions to provide support and assistance to affected employees.
More than 11,500 Juniper Networks devices are vulnerable to a critical remote code execution (RCE) bug, urging admins to apply patches urgently. The vulnerability affects the J-Web configuration interface and could allow attackers to achieve various malicious goals without authentication. The affected Junos OS versions and suggested workarounds have been provided. The disclosure comes after a US directive warning about the dangers of exposing management interfaces to the public web. Additionally, Juniper Networks may soon be acquired by HPE in a deal that could cost around $14 billion.
Juniper Networks has issued security updates to address a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in its SRX Series firewalls and EX Series switches, which could allow unauthenticated attackers to gain root privileges or launch denial-of-service attacks. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-21591, affects multiple Junos OS versions and can be mitigated by applying the security updates, upgrading JunOS, or restricting J-Web access to trusted network hosts. The U.S. cybersecurity agency, CISA, has also warned of previous RCE exploits targeting Juniper devices, emphasizing the need for prompt action to secure Internet-exposed networking equipment.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is set to acquire Juniper Networks in a deal valued at up to $14 billion, marking an "inflection point" for the company's growth in the networking industry, particularly in the AI and cloud segments. HPE CEO Antonio Neri emphasizes the significance of the acquisition, positioning the company to compete in the entire $180 billion networking market and deliver AI-driven solutions. Neri addresses shareholder criticism, highlighting the long-term value and shareholder returns, while expressing confidence in cooperation with antitrust regulators and discussing the responsible and sustainable use of AI technology.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is set to acquire Juniper Networks in a $14 billion deal, gaining access to Juniper's Mist AI capabilities, service provider market share, a stronger data center portfolio, campus networking offerings, and a robust security portfolio. This acquisition will position HPE to compete with industry giants like Cisco Systems and expand its networking business while doubling its own networking business.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. has agreed to acquire Juniper Networks Inc. for $14 billion in an all-cash deal, offering $40 per share, representing a 32% premium over Juniper's closing price before talks of the deal emerged. The acquisition is expected to close in late 2024 or early 2025 and aims to expand HPE's presence in the networking sector, although it has raised skepticism from Wall Street.
If HPE's proposed $14B purchase of Juniper Networks goes through, it will inherit a range of Ethernet storage networking products, including data center switches supporting NVMe/RoCE v2 workloads, Apstra network management software, and limited Fiber Channel networking. The acquisition would provide cross-selling and up-selling opportunities with Aruba edge customers and potentially lead to the integration of Apstra with Aruba devices. Additionally, HPE could introduce a GreenLake subscription business model for Juniper products and gain a stronger competitive position against Dell's PowerSwitch LAN networking line, potentially sparking a Dell network supplier acquisition in the future.